Nationwide survey on the management of pediatric pharyngitis in Italian emergency units

Nationwide survey on the management of pediatric pharyngitis in Italian emergency units

Abstract Background Acute pharyngitis is a frequent reason for primary care or emergency unit visits in children. Most available data on pharyngitis management come from primary care studies that demonstrate an underuse of microbiological tests, a tendency to over-prescribe antibiotics and a risk of...

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Main Authors: Gregorio P. Milani, Claudio Rosa, Naz Tuzger, Ilaria Alberti, Chiara Ghizzi, Stefania Zampogna, Angela Amigoni, Carlo Agostoni, Diego Peroni, Paola Marchisio, Elena Chiappini, IPSE study group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Group A β-hemolytic streptococcus. Management
Antibiotic stewardship
Over prescription
Test
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-023-01514-8

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